Today is Earth Day!
Continue readingCelebrate Earth Day with a Wildflower Walk at River Park Square this Weekend
Nature lovers of all ages are invited to attend the Earthworks Wildflower Walk at River Park Square in Plymouth!
Adam Thada, the Director of Ecological Relationships at the Center at Donaldson will be leading the walk along the Yellow River on Sunday from 2:30 p.m. until around 3 p.m.
According to event organizers, aside from identifying riverside plant species and the flowers that are beginning to bloom, Thada will also point out some effects that recent floods left behind and discuss their impact on the local ecology. Continue reading
Mayor’s Youth Council to Celebrate Earth Day, Arbor Day with Cleanup and Tree Planting
The Plymouth Mayor’s Youth Council is looking for volunteers to help clean up the city and plant some trees. The Fourth Annual Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration will be held this Saturday at River Park Square. Continue reading
NIPSCO Environmental Grants Now Available to Local Nonprofits
Local nonprofit organizations working to protect the environment can get some help, thanks to a grant from NIPSCO. The company is now accepting applications for its new Environmental Action Grant. Continue reading
Volunteers Needed for Mayor’s Youth Council Earth/Arbor Day Celebration
The Mayor’s Youth Council plans to show Mother Earth some love tomorrow. Volunteers ages 11 and older are needed for their third annual Earth Day celebration. It gets under way at 9 a.m. at River Park Square on Garro Street and continues until 1 p.m. Participants are asked to wear long pants and shoes with closed toes. Work gloves are required, and safety vests will be provided. Continue reading
Plymouth To Celebrate Two Holidays With Clean-up
Plymouth’s Mayor is hoping to attract some volunteers to an event that recognizes two holidays.
The Mayor’s Youth Council will hold their third annual Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration in River Park Square at the end of April. Mayor Mark Senter says the event will also act as a day to clean-up the area.
State Parks Seeking Volunteer Campground Hosts
Enjoy free camping at Indiana state parks and reservoir properties in exchange for doing volunteer work. Hosts work a minimum of 20 hours per week and do tasks like cleaning fire rings and restrooms, painting signs, picking up trash and welcoming and assisting campers. Volunteer periods vary at sites based on the number of applicants and amount and type of work needed. Continue reading
